Amaretto Cheesecake is rich, creamy and full of almond flavor. It has amaretto (almond flavored liqueur) in the batter and sugared sliced almonds on top. The whole thing is drizzled with an Amaretto Cream Sauce for even more almond flavor.

What Is Amaretto"

Amaretto is a delicious almond-flavored liqueur that is great for cocktails and desserts. It originated in Italy and is typically made from apricot kernels or a combination of apricots and almonds. It has a sweet, nutty flavor.

Almond is one of my favorite flavorings for desserts, especially during the Christmas season.

Almond desserts, like this cheesecake and this Almond Cake with Amaretto Filling, seem formal and fancy to me.

This rich and decadent Amaretto Cheesecake is perfect for serving during the holidays when most people are willing to consume a few extra calories.
What’s Amaretto Cheesecake Made Of"

Amaretto Cheesecake starts with a Vanilla wafer crust, which I usually prefer to a graham cracker crust. A blend of cream cheese and sour cream in the filling creates a creamy, dense filling that has a little tang. The flavor of almond is a little on the light side. If you like a heavy almond flavor, add a few drops of almond extract.

A topping of sugared almonds gives some crunch and a luscious Amaretto Cream Sauce really rounds out the almond flavor.

If you wanted to cut down on the steps, this cheesecake is perfectly delicious without the sauce...